Abby the Last Astronaut - Softcover

Hood, Karen Jean Matsko

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1594347611 ISBN 13: 9781594347610

Publisher: Whispering Pine Press International, 2017

Abby the Last Astronaut is an enjoyable science fiction story for middle grade readers. When a water drought brings humanity close to extinction, a message from another planet, also offers an answer for survival. Earth sends Abby, a fearless fourteen year old student adventurer, into space to meet the other humans in hopes of finding out the solution to earth’s drought. Even though Abby is amazed at the new planet’s way of life, she will have to consider the possibility that they may have ulterior motives for helping earth. Read to find out what Abby decides. This science fiction story will entertain the imagination of young readers and is the first in the science fiction series.

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From the Inside Flap:

Young Readers for Children (Ages 7-9)
Fantasy Books
Magi Terra Wizard Series
Black Wizard - Book 1
Wizard Revival - Book 2

Middle-Grade-Readers
(Ages 11-13)
Magi Terra Series
Entry - Book 1
Survival - Book 2
New Order - Book 3

Upper Middle-Grade-Readers (Ages 11-13)
Historical Fiction Collection
Anna Arrives from Yugoslavia - Book 1

Hood Science Fiction Series
Abby the Last Astronaut-Book 1

Middle-Grade-Readers
(Ages 11-13)
Hood Horse Story Series

Lost Medal - Book 1
Saving Sunny - Book 2
Jennifer Struggles - Book 3

Picture Books for Children (Ages 2-Adult)
Hood Picture Book Series
Goodnight, I Wish You Goodnight - Book 1
Petting Farm Fun - Book 2
Angels, Angels, Way Up High - Book 3
Meet Cocoa the Giant Rottweiler - Book 4
Grandma's Poppy Seeds - Book 5
Little Red Hen - Book 6
Christmas Dreams - Book 7
Flowers for Grandma - Book 8

About the Author:

Karen Jean Matsko Hood began writing as a shy author, but has now developed a voice all her own. Her writing always exhibits a unique story as well as a voice of empathy and purpose. Hood's writing is strong-minded. She is a meticulous wordsmith and combines stories with compassion. Hood has always loved children and is devoted to their needs. It is only natural that she would channel her efforts to include children's book and poetry. Hood reminds us of the importance of our links with nature and environment in our daily lives. Her writing carries the urgency and outrage with areas of current social injustice and inequality. The recurring theme in Hood's work is to provide a voice for those whose struggles cannot be heard. Hood's writing brings poignancy to the most hopeless of situations. She is romantic in her vision for a quest for dignity and social justice. Hood also writes about personal and spiritual themes. She is passionate both as a feminist and as an active children's rights advocate. Hood also works to encourage literacy for all ages. Her blend of traditionalism and modernism brings a current freshness and uniqueness to her own poetic voice. She is versatile in her writing style and is able to incorporate a wide range of themes and topics. Her poems have been published in a myriad of magazines and publications. Karen was born and raised in Great Falls, Montana. In May 2001, she completed her Master's Degree in Pastoral Ministry at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington. Hood is working on research projects to complete her Ph.D. in Leadership Studies at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington. She resides in in Liberty Lake near Spokane, Washington, along with her husband, many of her sixteen children, and foster children. Her hobbies include cooking, baking, collecting, photography, indoor and outdoor gardening, farming, and the cultivation of unusual flowering plants and orchids.

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